| Reuben William | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 William playing for Brisbane Lions reserves in June 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Nickname(s) | Reubs[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Wau, South Sudan | ||
| Original team(s) | Zillmere (QAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 20, 2016 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 16, 2016, Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast, at Metricon Stadium | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2016–2017 | Brisbane Lions | 3 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Reuben William (born 31 December 1997) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He moved to Australia from South Sudan at the age of four.[2]
He was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with their second selection and twentieth overall in the 2016 rookie draft.[3] He made his debut in the twenty-six point loss against Gold Coast in round 16, 2016 at Metricon Stadium.[4] In October 2017, he was delisted by Brisbane.[5]
William played for Redland-Victoria Point in the club's losing 2023 QAFL Grand Final.[6]
In 2024, William joined Werribee in the Victorian Football League.
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Reuben Corley's 2010 Highlight Video
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References
- ^ Davis, Greg (8 July 2016). "Reuben William's journey takes him from war-torn South Sudan to QClash debut with Brisbane". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ Wiles, Andrew (11 November 2015). "13 days until draft: Reuben William". AFLQ.com.au. Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ Phelan, Jennifer (27 November 2015). "Sudanese players making their mark in the AFL". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ Whiting, Michael (7 July 2016). "Lions rookie Reuben William to debut against Suns". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ Whiting, Michael (26 October 2017). "Lions cut five as Fagan reshapes list". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "QAFL Grand Final". PlayHQ. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024.
External links
- Reuben William's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Reuben William's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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